AML Reputation Risk Escalation - Associate

Job Description
Are you passionate about implementing controls and diligently overseeing them to safeguard the firm? If that resonates with you, then you've landed at the perfect spot with us.
The Incident and Client Advisory (ICA) team is part of the Assets and Wealth Management Operations Team supporting all aspects of Client Onboarding to include the fulfilment of Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Client (KYC) requirements for the Wealth Management division of J.P MorganChase, Asset and Wealth Management business segment.
As an Associate within the AML/Reputation Risk Escalation team, you will ensure all prospects are on-boarded in accordance with the strategy of the Asset and Wealth Management business segment and that financial crime risks and reputational risks of prospects and existing clients are assessed appropriately. You will also make independent recommendations regarding AML risk and escalations as first line of defense. In addition, you will also facilitate the review and approval of the Bank's non-core client on-boarding/ review. You are expected to stay current with all regulatory requirements around client KYC.
Job responsibilities

• Provide guidance to Bankers on reputational and financial crime risk concerns and collaborate with Bankers to prepare submissions to the Reputational Risk Committee and AML Forum/Committee.
• Partner with Bankers to prepare submissions to the Client Review Forum, addressing risk tolerance and client fit, in accordance with the business segment's strategy.
• Work with Global Financial Crime Compliance and Risk functions on client issues which pose financial crime and reputational risk to the bank.
• Review overnight screening alerts and determine the appropriate disposition.
• Work with ICA global counterparts to coordinate issues, findings and practices.
• Ensure that process outputs are of high quality, in line with procedures and internal quality standards; escalating any issues / red flag situations in line with the escalation protocols.
• Drive effective issue resolution within boundaries of policy, ensuring cases are completed in line with defined service level agreements.
• Ensure appropriate and confidential handling / sharing of sensitive client data.
• Ensure the documented process / quality controls are adhered to with the highest standards of accuracy.
• Conduct periodic training and awareness sessions to new hires and various refreshers to staff.
• Coordinate with compliance and control function where it relates to regulatory audits / requests / initiatives.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in KYC/AML
• Broad knowledge of rules and regulations for various Asia jurisdictions (particularly in Hong Kong and Singapore), with focus on KYC/AML
• Strong and proven organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong risk and controls awareness
• Ability to identify and focus on issues at a holistic level and yet be detailed oriented and independence in thinking when analyzing
• Adaptable to work in a fast paced environment where multitasking is the norm and ability to handle escalations and work on resolutions
• Being proactive and takes initiative to assist the team

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Strong knowledge of Wealth management/ Private banking
• Experience in handling AML escalations
• Excellent team player with open-mindedness, able to share information, knowledge and expertise with peers and team members
• Experience in managing/mentoring junior members of the team
• Proficiency in Mandarin as the role requires interpretation of local documents and communication with clients in China

About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
About the Team
J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.